Restaurant Host/hostess - Braunton, United Kingdom - Saunton Sands Hotel, Braunton

Saunton Sands Hotel, Braunton

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Braunton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
Devon

Salary:
£10.75 per hour

Hotel:
Saunton Sands Hotel

Deadline to apply: 25th September 2023

Hours per week: 5 days Hours Variable to Trade

As a Restaurant Host at Saunton Sands Hotel's prestigious 2AA Rosette restaurant, you will play a vital role in creating an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

You will be the first point of contact for customers, responsible for greeting and seating them, ensuring their needs are met, and maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout their visit.

Work for Brend Collection and receive competitive pay, opportunities for progression, share of staff tips, staff discounts at Brend Hotels and paid holidays.

Flexible working is available with various shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends. This is a great opportunity to work for a successful local company in North Devon.

What will I be doing?
As a Restaurant Host Saunton Sands Hotel, you will work in a fast-paced, up-scale dining environment.

Weekend and evening shifts are common and requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting or moving of light objects.

Provide outstanding customer service to all guests from arrival to depature. Assist with any special requirements, deiterary or mobility restrictions, provide information on the hotel.
Manage reservations and seating arrangements effectively and efficiently, taking into consideration guests requirements and needs.
Effectively manage waiting lists during peak times, ensuring guests are kept informed about their table status and wait times.
Collaborate with the restaurant staff to create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.

Work closely with the restaurant manager, servers, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow, effective communication, and seamless guest experiences.

Promote menu items, beverages, and additional services to guests in a courteous manner, enhancing their dining experience while boosting restaurant revenue.
Hand cash and electronic payments accurately and following Brend Collection's financial procedures
Adhere to health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both guests and staff members

What are we looking for?
To successfully fill this role as Restaurant Host at Saunton Sands Hotel, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Previous experience in a host/hostess or front-of-house role
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to handle payments
Knowledge of the restaurant menu and hotel offering
Exceptional organisational skills
Ability to work well in a team
Be self motivated and have the ability to prioritise tasks independently
Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a restaurant environment.

What's in it for me?

There's plenty of perks when it comes to joining the Brend Collection team which include competitive rates of pay, paid holidays, and a share of staff tips.

You'll also receive discounts when dining at any Brend Collection establishment as well as reduced accommodation rates.

Brend Hotels are very proud of their wonderful staff and do all they can to develop them, offering support and training throughout their career as well as offering genuine opportunities for career progression within a successful local company.

We provide a free shuttle bus from Barnstaple via Braunton and back again throughout the day.

Our car park is also free of charge for our staff on duty and meals are also provided on duty, saving you money.

And needless to say, our location is second to none.

What is it like to work for Brend Collection?
Brend Collection is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years.

We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again.

And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all

Salary:
Up to £10.75 per hour

Work Location:
In person

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